HTS 9804.00.20Articles imported by or for the account of any person arriving in the United States who is not a returning resident thereof:Wearing apparel, articles of personal adornment, toilet articles and similar personal effects; all the foregoing, if actually owned by and in the possession of such person abroad at the time of or prior to his departure for the United States, and if appropriate for his own personal use and intended only for such use and not for any other person nor for sale
What that translates to:Clothing and personal effects of nonresident visitors, for own use
Also written 98040020. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.
Clothing and personal effects of nonresident visitors, for… (HTS 9804.00.20) from China, as of Oct 1, 2026: this is a special provision (chapter 98); ask a licensed customs broker how duties apply.
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Official description
Articles imported by or for the account of any person arriving in the United States who is not a returning resident thereof: Wearing apparel, articles of personal adornment, toilet articles and similar personal effects; all the foregoing, if actually owned by and in the possession of such person abroad at the time of or prior to his departure for the United States, and if appropriate for his own personal use and intended only for such use and not for any other person nor for sale
Legal text from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026), chapter 98: Special classification provisions.Related codes
Questions about HTS 9804.00.20
What is the duty rate for HTS 9804.00.20?
The regular (column 1 general) rate printed in the tariff schedule is Free. Additional tariffs depend on the country of origin; choose one above to see its full rate.
Is HTS 9804.00.20 subject to Section 301 tariffs?
No Section 301 tariff applies to HTS 9804.00.20 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.
Is HTS 9804.00.20 subject to Section 232 tariffs?
No Section 232 tariff applies to HTS 9804.00.20 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.
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